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Catharanthusroseus

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Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Catharanthus (kat-uh-RANTH-us)
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Species
roseus (RO-zee-us)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Textured
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Salt Lake City, Utah

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West Valley City, UT (Zone 6b) | July 2012 | neutral

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